I have a home office. I do not itemze. Under business expense mortgage interest do I check the box 'include for home office deduction?' Or report under Excess Mrtg Int?

 
Ashby
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Deductions & credits

Yes, you should check "include for home office deduction". Otherwise, the program would not apply the percentage of mortgage interest to your business deductions.

Deductions & credits

Do I still report the mortgage interest under Excess Mortgage Interest?

Deductions & credits

But it says "If you're not itemizing deductions, uncheck the Yes box include for home office deduction.